Residential Care Specialist Shift Leader

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Shift Leader assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the orientation experience and skill acquisition of the RCS staff in relation to maintaining the therapeutic program on an as‑needed basis. The Shift Leader also carries direct patient care assignments to facilitate awareness of program functioning.

• Satisfactorily completes all duties/responsibilities of a Residential Care Specialist job description.
• Under the direction of the Director of Residential Services, identifies problems of time, attendance, and job performance of the RCS staff and assists in developing a plan of action to resolve these issues.
• Supervises RCS in the completion of identified tasks and assumes responsibility for ensuring that completion.
• Keeps Program Director or RCS‑Supervisor apprised of all aspects of RCS performance.
• Assists in the orientation of new RCSs to unit/program philosophy.
• As delegated by the Program Director, identifies and conducts needed in‑services to comply with job tasks and program expectations.
• Maintains resident assignment and completes tasks as directed by the Director.
• In conjunction with Program Director, completes and delivers employee performance evaluations and competency assessments.
• Attends weekly treatment team conferences and provides input as directed by the Director.
• Under direction of the Program Director, assists in maintaining safe staffing standards within the program.
• Participates in continuing education opportunities in the hospital and in the community.

• High school diploma plus 4 years of experience in a child care institution, or
• Minimum of two years of college and 3 years in a child care institution;
  Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in a child care institution preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient psychiatric or residential treatment program setting for two years preferred.
• At least an 18‑month experience in an RCS role or a position commensurate to the RCS role, required.
• Experience treating individuals with impulse disorder population preferred.
• Provision of a satisfactory motor vehicle operation report required.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plan
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• Free basic life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• SoFi student loan refinancing program
• Student loan repayment program – for qualifying degrees and criteria

Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission‑accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital located overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services for children, adolescents and adults, aiming to build strength, confidence and knowledge in each patient to support lifelong self‑care.

Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and other health‑care services throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.

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For more information about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248‑373‑9200.